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November 18, 2021

Business & Economy

All eyes on Sunderland as fly-through shows region’s new Eye Hospital taking shape

A stunning fly-through showing plans for the North East’s new Eye Hospital in Sunderland has been released, after it was confirmed that Kier is the preferred construction partner for the £36m development.

July 22, 2020

Business & Economy

First phase of Garden Village moves step closer 

Homes England, the government’s housing agency, together with developer Hellens Group, has recently entered into a Collaboration Agreement to progress with the development of the Burtree Garden Village site located at Faverdale on the western edge of Darlington. Burtree Garden…

October 11, 2017

Business & Economy

Consultation begins on the next stage of Newcastle’s Local Plan

Newcastle City Council is launching a six week consultation on its draft Development and Allocations Plan to help meet the growing needs of the city for new homes and jobs through to 2030 Consultation began on Monday 9 October and…

March 14, 2022

Business & Economy

Safety first for NEL with investment in Cherry Parts’ online growth plans

A family-owned fire safety firm is aiming to double its turnover by reaching new markets with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.

April 20, 2020

Business & Economy

A third of eligible Newcastle businesses still not accessing coronavirus cash support

Newcastle City Council is urging all businesses who haven’t yet registered for grants to see them through the coronavirus crisis to check eligibility and sign up as quickly as possible. More than 3000 businesses have received nearly £40…

November 30, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Hoults Yard’s own ‘repair shop’ to the rescue

When Hoults Yard projects chief Mark Coulter needed a new spire for the landmark Clock Tower within his business hub, he knew exactly who to ask. Studio Cabinets are the Yard’s longest-serving tenants, having opened their…

July 4, 2023

Promoted

Scaling a global business from the North East

The North East is home to a thriving community of business, innovation and success stories to be proud of. One of those is Steve Rawlingson, founder of Samuel Knight. And having scaled his multi-million-pound global business from the…

April 13, 2022

Business & Economy

North East-based creatives unite to support children of Ukraine

A team of North East creatives have put their skills into action to help children in Ukraine, by creating a children’s book in 2 weeks. The project was created by Di Gates of Stick Theory, who had the idea whilst…